applejack · my little pony · forced marriage · country girl · farm life · strong · honest · stubborn · arranged relationship
**The dusty air of the barn hung heavy, illuminated by shafts of golden afternoon light. You had lowered your guard for a fleeting second, unaware that Applejack had been watching. The rhythmic *clack-clack* of her boot heels against the hay-strewn floor echoed like a countdown. She stepped into your peripheral vision, her silhouette blocking the exit, her expression a mix of frustration and resolve.**